Adia Kibur Giant Barrette / Hair Clip —*Testimonials?

[bananaclip]

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Jumbo Hair Clip (http://www.shopbop.com/jumbo-hair-clips-adia-kibur/vp/v=1/845524441862007.htm) (via Shop Bop)

Has anyone used these? I've wanted to try these humongous clips for years. The reviews I've found have been less than stellar, but I just love the way they look.

[Larki]

Haha oh my gosh, I've never seen anything like that!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Me neither - I was wondering if it was real or not, lol.

[Islandgrrl]

Hmmm....I'm skeptical. The photo just looks....off.

[NaClH2O]

I think that looks ridiculous.... :hmm: What would be the purpose of a gigantic clip like that? It just looks disproportionate to that model's head.

[Seeshami]

The photo might be fabricated but they do make huuuuuge clips. I do not know if they are exactly that big but they are comically big

[bananaclip]

They are actually huge. I saw someone wearing one last summer. It looked fabulous. She had an updo/curly dark hair so it seemed less like it were photoshopped onto her head and more compositionally... as well as structurally sound.

As far it looking ridiculous/comical, that's part of both its concept and appeal. but yeah I don't think it's styled in a way that is flattering to either the model or the product on the e-commerce site.

[Clarkie]

Does it just slide in like a bobby pin? or is it a hinged clip? I'd be worried about it ripping out my hair. It's definitely a statement piece though!!

[duchess67]

That is gigantic! I use similar clips in smaller sizes which I regularly use to clip short hairs back.

[Stellaaa]

I think it works like a giant snap barrette.

I've been tempted by them too, but have read the reviews. Mostly complaints about the finish chipping off, but also a few sharp edges mentioned too.

[irodaryne]

I hate big clips like that. My hair always snags in the small corner where the two pieces of metal fold over and it hurts to get out.

[eadwine]

Then you have to clip it back closed before you pull it out. I wear the small ones to clip my bangs back as they grow out, and sometimes a hair gets caught. Don't pull, just click closed again and it comes right out.

[Dreams_in_Pink]

Hahaha omg, that reminds me of Alice in wonderland :D I'd like to see an action shot of those!